Unveiling the Mesothelioma Risk Posed by Exposure to Asbestos
Asbestos is a toxic mineral found naturally throughout the world. Exposure to asbestos can cause people to develop mesothelioma, which…
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Italy’s Battle Against Mesothelioma: National Case Tracking
A study by Italian researchers shows how tracking mesothelioma cases at a national level can help to measure the impact…
The Lungs: Asbestos, Smoking, and Mesothelioma
Scientists in Japan published a study about how asbestos fibers interact with the lungs when they are inhaled by someone.…
International Mesothelioma Risk for Workers with Asbestos Exposure
Workers around the world are still at risk for asbestos exposure, finds a study conducted by a team of researchers…
Mesothelioma and the Importance of Asbestos Disposal Management
Asbestos disposal is important to preventing cases of malignant mesothelioma. A review by an international team of researchers outlines three…
A Japanese Asbestos-Cement Plant and Mesothelioma
Living near a facility that uses asbestos can increase your chances of getting mesothelioma. This is the finding of a…
Creating an American Mesothelioma Patient Registry
Researchers from the University of Maryland are testing if the United States can create a mesothelioma patient registry. Other countries…
Is Mesothelioma Still A Big Problem Worldwide?
Even though the number of people getting mesothelioma and dying from it has gone down in recent years, it is…
Tracking Local Mesothelioma Trends
A Canadian study found that tracking trends in mesothelioma at the local level can help officials predict future mesothelioma cases.…
New Drug in the Pipeline for Mesothelioma
Researchers in Iran tested the safety of a new version of the drug pemetrexed in patients with non-small cell lung…